JP7190619B2 - Information processing device, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program.

Conventionally, based on information on the geographical position of the user (strictly speaking, the information terminal carried by the user) in the real space (hereinafter referred to as position information) measured using GPS (Global Positioning System) etc. A location information game is known in which the game progresses.

For example, Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a location information game in which characters are collected, etc., and in which items useful for the game can be obtained from facilities (pokéstops) placed on a map. It is
In addition, Non-Patent Document 2 describes a location information game in which a destination is determined and an adventure is advanced by defeating enemy characters. A location-based game is disclosed in which (home) can be placed.

[Pokemon GO official website], [online], Niantic, Inc., The Pokémon Company, Nintendo Co., Ltd., [searched November 25, 2019], Internet [https://www.pokemongo.jp/] [Dragon Quest Official Promotion Site], [online], Square Enix Co., Ltd., [searched November 25, 2019], Internet [https://www.dragonquest.jp/walk/]

However, in conventional positional information games such as Non-Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 2, the user can obtain items and recover physical strength by being around the above facilities. However, it is not possible to change or improve the ability of the character or the like operated by the user in relation to the user's position information. Therefore, for users who want to grow their characters while taking advantage of the unique fun of positional information games in which the user's own movement is reflected as an action in the game, the entertainment aspect of the game is not sufficient. Insufficient, there is a possibility of causing a decrease in willingness to play the game.

Accordingly, the present invention provides information processing capable of enhancing the amusement of a game using position information of the user while relating the position information to the game, and motivating the user to play the game. An object is to provide an apparatus, an information processing method, and a program.

An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a position specifying unit that specifies a user's position on a map in a game based on user's position information, and a user's position on the map that is arranged on the map. A predetermined state setting unit that allows a user to set a character owned by a user in a game to a predetermined state when a predetermined position condition is satisfied for the first object; and an ability changing unit that changes the ability possessed by the character when the condition is satisfied.

According to one aspect of the present invention, in a game using location information of a user, if the user satisfies a predetermined location condition with respect to the first object placed on the map, the user selects a predetermined character to be used in the game. You can change the ability by setting it to the state. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to motivate the user to play the game.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a positional information game system including an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a diagram showing hardware configurations of an information processing apparatus and a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of functions of a terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of functions of a server that constitutes an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of information processing according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of predetermined state setting processing; (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a display screen for notifying that a predetermined state can be set. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a display screen when a predetermined state is set. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen which notifies that it set to a predetermined state. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of ability change processing; (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen indicating that a predetermined state is being set. (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen indicating that a predetermined state has ended. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a time saving process. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of predetermined state release processing; (a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for notifying that the predetermined state can be released. (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for notifying that the predetermined state has been canceled. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of suspension processing;

Hereinafter, an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
It should be noted that the embodiment described below is merely an example given to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention can be changed or improved from the embodiments described below without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Of course, this invention also includes equivalents thereof.
Furthermore, the examples of screens shown in the drawings referred to in the following explanations are merely examples, and the specific contents of screen configuration examples, displayed information and GUI (Graphical User Interface), etc. It can be freely designed and changed according to specifications and user's preference.

<About the location information game>
The communication system shown in FIG. 1 (hereinafter referred to as positional information game system S) is a communication system including an information processing device (hereinafter referred to as server 30) according to an embodiment of the present invention. to provide location-based games.

A "position information game" is a player character (hereafter referred to as a player P.) and other objects move on a map formed in a space such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR), and various quests (events) occur. It is an electronic game that progresses while digesting (hereinafter referred to as play). In addition, hereinafter, when simply described as a "game", it shall include a "positional information game."

"Map" in this specification refers to a map in the game, and is created based on information corresponding to the geography of the real space, and is a two-dimensional or A three-dimensional figure. On the map, virtual objects are arranged that reflect geographical elements in the real space, position information of roads, buildings, etc., sizes, shapes, and the like. Also, on the map, a predetermined state setting point 51 and a privilege giving point 52, which will be described later, appear at random.

A "quest" refers to a task given to the user U in the game, that is, an individual stage that constitutes the game. Each quest has its own implementation period and conditions for completion, and various occurrences occur as the game progresses. Quests include, for example, quests for reaching a certain point, quests for encountering and fighting enemy characters, and quests for obtaining items. It should be noted that completing the quest by satisfying the set achievement conditions is called clearing.

In the present embodiment, as an example of a game, a user U forms a team of characters (for example, a group of four characters), operates these characters with predetermined actions to fight, and fights with the characters provided in the game. A game that progresses by challenging and clearing multiple quests in sequence.

In the game of this embodiment, the user U owns and operates a plurality of characters. You can also rent and borrow between Also, the user U can change the abilities of the character by accumulating experience points by playing the game and by using items and the like. Also, it is possible to change the ability of the character by using the predetermined state setting points 51 arranged on the map.

“Change ability” means to change the ability of a character, and includes the following changes as an example. Basically, the change is advantageous to the user U, but the change disadvantageous to the user U is not excluded.
(a) Strengthen the character by improving the parameters of the character (setting data relating to level, physical strength, attack power, speed, luck, etc.).
(b) The character is further strengthened by increasing the predetermined upper limit value (maximum value) of the parameters of the character. In addition, hereinafter, "upper limit release" refers to increasing the upper limit value of a parameter provided for a character.
(c) Add special abilities (skills, etc.) to the character.
(d) change the special abilities possessed by the character;
(e) Change the attributes of the character. For example, the character's occupation is changed from occupation A to occupation B.

A “predetermined state setting point” is a point (facility) that corresponds to a first object and is arranged on a map, and when the user U satisfies a predetermined position condition, a character possessed in the game can be set. It is a place where you can deposit and set a predetermined state. Also, it is a point where a character that satisfies the conditions for ending a given state can be picked up and the given state can be released. The predetermined state setting point 51 may appear at any point on the map, either regularly or irregularly, and a plurality of predetermined state setting points 51 may be arranged at the same time. Also, the predetermined state setting point 51 may disappear or move after a preset validity period expires. Furthermore, the privilege grant point 52, which will be described later, may be changed to the predetermined state setting point 51 periodically or irregularly.

"Predetermined position condition" refers to a condition indicating the positional relationship between the predetermined state setting point 51 and the user U. For example, within a predetermined range of positions in the physical space corresponding to the predetermined state setting point 51, the user U It means the case where it actually exists. Further, even if the point is different from the predetermined state setting point 51, the predetermined state setting point 51 is associated with the different point, and the user U is within a predetermined range of positions in the physical space corresponding to the different point. It may be the case where it actually exists.

The "predetermined state" is a state in which the character is left at the predetermined state setting point 51, and the character is held by the user U for a period of time necessary for changing the character's ability (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined period of time). It means the state of being away. That is, in the present embodiment, the character is placed in a predetermined state by leaving it at the predetermined state setting point 51 for a predetermined period of time, and when the condition for ending the predetermined state is satisfied, the ability of the character set in the predetermined state changes. do. Note that, in this embodiment, the predetermined period is, in principle, 24 hours at maximum.

In this embodiment, as a general rule, characters that can be set to a predetermined state are limited to specific characters that satisfy specific conditions, such as having abilities that have reached the upper limit. Also, the number of times that the predetermined state can be set is limited to only once per character. Also, a character that is on loan with another user U cannot be set to a predetermined state. However, all characters may be set to the predetermined state, or the number of times the character can be set to the predetermined state may be multiple times. Also, if a character borrowed from another user U can be set in a predetermined state, the character may be returned to the other user U with the ability changed.

Also, the number of characters that the user U can set to a predetermined state within a certain period of time or at the same time may be limited to a predetermined number. For example, it is assumed that only one character can be set to a predetermined state per day, and that a plurality of characters cannot be set to a predetermined state at the same time. However, the number of characters that can be simultaneously set to the predetermined state may be changed for each user U. For example, for a user U with a high experience value, it is possible to set a plurality of characters to predetermined states at the same time.

In principle, the user U cannot use the character set in the predetermined state in the game. That is, during a predetermined period, the game cannot be played with the character as a member of a team that sorties into battle. Also, items cannot be used for that character. Furthermore, the character cannot be sold, exchanged, or lent or borrowed with other users U.

As described above, the user U cannot use the character set in the predetermined state in the game. ). In this embodiment, two types of items, a first item and a second item, can be used in order to terminate or shorten the predetermined state. The first item can be shortened according to the consumption (number). For example, 60 minutes can be shortened for each first item (even if the remaining predetermined period is less than 60 minutes, one item will be consumed). On the other hand, the second item can immediately end the predetermined state with one item regardless of the remaining predetermined period. Also, when using items, if the user U has the first item, the first item is automatically consumed prior to the second item.

In this embodiment, the item can be used by the user U at any timing. Also, for example, when challenging a quest, if a character set in a predetermined state is included among the members who sortie, items are consumed to shorten the time in order to end the predetermined state or shorten the time. You may inform them that they can do so.

A character that satisfies the conditions for ending a given state after a given period of time has passed or by using an item can be used again in the game by canceling the given state. In this embodiment, the user U selects the predetermined state setting point 51 where the character is deposited, another predetermined state setting point 51 (when a plurality of predetermined state setting points 51 are arranged), or a privilege granting point 52 described later. When a predetermined position condition is satisfied between and, the character can be taken over and the predetermined state can be released. Note that the predetermined state may be released at a point other than the above, or may be performed at the same time as the predetermined state ends regardless of the location where the user U is located.

Further, as described above, a character that is set in a predetermined state cannot be used in the game, and thus the user U may want to interrupt the set predetermined state. In that case, the user U can interrupt (cancel) the predetermined state at any timing even during the predetermined period. If the game is interrupted and terminated before the end condition of the predetermined state is satisfied, the character's ability does not change, but the character returns to a usable state in the game.
It should be noted that even if the operation has been interrupted once, it may be possible to restart the operation with the previous predetermined period taken over by resetting the operation to the predetermined state. In that case, the same predetermined state setting point 51 may be used, or another predetermined state setting point 51 may be used.

The "privilege granting point" is a point (facility) that corresponds to the second object and is arranged on the map, and is associated with the privilege granting point 52 when the user U satisfies a predetermined position condition. This is the point at which the user U is given the privilege that has been set. The privilege-giving points 52 may appear at any point on the map, either regularly or irregularly, and a plurality of privilege-giving points 52 may be arranged at the same time. Also, the privilege-giving point 52 may disappear or move after a preset valid period expires. Furthermore, when a plurality of privilege granting points 52 are arranged, some of them may be changed to predetermined state setting points 51 regularly or irregularly. Furthermore, the character satisfying the conditions for ending the predetermined state may be picked up at the privilege grant point 52 to release the predetermined state.

The "predetermined positional condition" is substantially the same as the predetermined positional condition at the predetermined state setting point 51, and refers to a condition indicating the positional relationship between the privilege granting point 52 and the user U. For example, a case where the user U is actually located within a predetermined range of positions in the physical space corresponding to the privilege grant point 52 corresponds to this case. Further, even if the point is different from the privilege granting point 52, the privilege granting point 52 and the different point are associated with each other, and the user U can actually move within a predetermined range of positions in the physical space corresponding to the different point. It may be the case where it is located.

"Privilege" is a general term for advantageous effects given to the user U in advancing a game or quest, and in this embodiment, as an example of the privilege, the following advantageous effects occur .
(a) Acquiring a virtual currency item that can be used in the game or a fragment thereof (an object that can be exchanged for a predetermined virtual currency item by collecting a plurality of points).
(b) Get a special character.
(c) qualify to play special quests;
(d) The parameters (setting data relating to the character's level, physical strength, attack power, speed, luck, etc.) that mainly affect the progress of the quest change in an advantageous direction.
(e) Parameters that mainly affect the calculation of rewards for clearing quests (setting data related to physical strength to be recovered, experience points to be obtained, points to be obtained, or occurrence rate of special rewards, etc.) change in an advantageous direction.

In this embodiment, not only the user U can play alone, but also so-called multi-play (hereinafter referred to as joint play) in which a plurality of users U operate their respective user terminals 10 to play common quests at the same time is also possible. be. In this joint play, a user U who hosts a joint play for a specific quest and recruits friends (hereinafter referred to as a host) and a user U who applies for the recruitment and participates in the joint play (hereinafter referred to as a guest) ), a collaborative relationship is formed and the progress of play is synchronized between users who play collaboratively.

A joint play is performed through the communication function of the user terminal 10 of each user U. FIG. Specifically, when a certain user U applies for participation in a joint play recruited by the host, and the host approves the application, the certain user U becomes a guest with the host for joint play. A communication path is established. The application qualification for joint play is not particularly limited, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, in the physical space, users U located within a predetermined distance from the host's current location may apply. Also, another user U who has a friendship relationship with a certain user U and who is a friend user who has mutually approved the users U (hereinafter referred to as an approved user) may apply.

After that, transmission and reception of various data required for joint play are carried out according to a known communication method. The data at this time may be of a client-server system via the server 30 or may be of a P2P (peer-to-peer) system without the server 30 . Also, the cooperative play mode is classified into a complete synchronous type and an asynchronous type, and either mode may be adopted. The complete synchronous type includes key input synchronous method and command input method, and the asynchronous type includes server centralized processing type and client distributed processing.

The cooperative play type game includes a cooperative play game in which a plurality of users U cooperate and a battle game in which users U compete with each other, but any type of game may be used. Also, the upper limit of the number of users U in one joint play (maximum number of players) is not particularly limited and may be set to any number, but is preferably set to about four at maximum, for example.

<Regarding the configuration of the location information game system S>
Next, the configuration of the location information game system S for providing the above location information game to the user U will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the positional information game system S is constructed so that the user U can play the positional information game. , and a server 30 . The user terminal 10 and the server 30 are connected to communicate with each other via a network N such as the Internet. Also, the user terminal 10 is connected to a GPS satellite G so as to be communicable.

The user terminal 10 is equipped with a program stored in the terminal and a processor for executing the program. to operate. As the user terminal 10, a known device used as a game terminal, such as a smart phone, a mobile phone, a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, a wearable terminal, or a dedicated game device having a communication function, can be used. Note that the number of user terminals 10 constituting the position information game system S is not particularly limited and may be any number.

The server 30 is a computer that constitutes the information processing apparatus of the present invention. For example, it is composed of a server computer managed by a game provider, and is responsible for processing the progress of the game. Specifically, it manages the user U's game account, status, location information, and the like for each user U, and distributes game progress data to each user U. In addition, the server 30 is not limited to a server device consisting of a single computer that independently performs a specific function, but is a plurality of computers that are distributed but work together to perform a specific function. may be configured by a server device group consisting of

The network N may be anything as long as it connects the user terminal 10 and the server 30 in a state in which data communication is possible. Includes the Internet, mobile communication networks, LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks), intranets and Ethernet, whether wired or wireless. Further, the user terminals 10 may communicate with each other via the network N, or may communicate directly without the network N via Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wifi-Direct, or the like.

In the position information game system S of the present embodiment, the game progresses through cooperation between the user terminal 10 and the server 30 due to the above configuration. Specifically, part of the game progress processing is performed on the server 30 side, and part of the graphic processing and the like is performed on the user terminal 10 side. For example, the server 30 executes a program containing certain rules, logic and algorithms. On the other hand, on the side of the user terminal 10, while synchronizing with the server 30, the player P corresponding to each user U and other objects are moved according to the same rules, logics and algorithms as the program executed by the server 30. , generate various quests to advance the game.

<Configuration of user terminal 10>
Next, the configuration of the user terminal 10 according to this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 10 includes a processor 11, a storage device 12, a communication interface (indicated as communication I/F in FIG. 2) 13, an input device 14, and an output device. 15, and these devices are electrically connected via a bus (not shown).

The processor 11 includes, for example, a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit), a graphics processor (Graphics Processing Unit), or a digital signal processor (Digital Signal Processor), etc., and stored in the storage device 12 Various arithmetic processing is executed based on the program or data obtained, and each part of the user terminal 10 is controlled. The programs executed by the processor 11 include an OS (Operating System), which is system software for controlling the entire user terminal 10, game application programs, and the like, and these various programs are read by the processor 11. As a result, the function as the user terminal 10 constituting the positional information game system S is exhibited.

The storage device 12 includes, for example, memory or storage, and stores various programs or data.
The memory is composed of semiconductor memories such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). Temporarily stores various data generated by
The storage stores various data related to the game, such as flash memory, HDD (Hard Disc Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), FD (Flexible Disc), MO disc (Magneto-Optical disc), CD (Compact Disc). , DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), SD card (Secure Digital card), USB memory (Universal Serial Bus memory), and the like.

The communication interface 13 is configured by, for example, a network interface card (NIC) or the like, and controls communication processing of the user terminal 10 . The communication standard for the communication interface 13 is not particularly limited, and any communication standard for the public can be applied without limitation. Moreover, the communication method by the communication interface 13 may be a wireless method or a wired method.

The input device 14 is a device that receives an operation from the user U and generates data indicating the content of the received operation. As an example, an operation key, an operation button, a sound collecting microphone, a photographing camera, etc. provided on the user terminal 10 can be used.

The output device 15 is a device that draws a screen to display images, character string information, and the like, and reproduces sounds. As an example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, a head-mounted display, a speaker, etc. provided in the user terminal 10 can be used. In addition, in this embodiment, at least a display is provided as the output device 15 . The display may have the functions of both the input device 14 and the output device 15, such as a touch panel display.

Next, referring to FIG. 3, the configuration of the user terminal 10 will be described again from the functional aspect.
As shown in FIG. 3, the user terminal 10 includes a plurality of functional units, specifically, an operation identifying unit 16, a position information acquiring unit 17, a terminal-side storage unit 18, a terminal-side generating unit 19, a terminal-side transmitting/receiving unit. 20 and a display processing unit 21 . These functional units are realized by the cooperation of hardware devices of the user terminal 10 and software programs stored in the user terminal 10 .

[Operation specifying unit 16]
The operation identification unit 16 is mainly realized by the processor 11 and the input device 14 and identifies the contents of various operations performed by the user U through the input device 14 of the user terminal 10 . The operations specified by the operation specifying unit 16 include operations for progressing the game and operations related to joint play (recruitment for joint play, application for joint play, and operation concerning approval or disapproval of the application). The operations for progressing the game include an operation for instructing acquisition of a privilege from a privilege granting point, an operation for instructing to set the character to a predetermined state, an operation for instructing the character to shorten the predetermined state, and an interruption of the character's predetermined state. and an operation of instructing release of the predetermined state of the character.

[Position information acquisition unit 17]
The position information acquisition unit 17 is mainly realized by the processor 11 and the communication interface 13, and obtains the position of the user terminal 10, that is, the position information (coordinate position) of the user U carrying the user terminal 10 in the real space. get. As a method of acquiring position information, for example, a method of detecting the position of the user terminal 10 by a signal from a GPS satellite G like GPS, or a base station of a mobile phone system or an access point of Wi-Fi communication (not shown), or the like. It includes a method of detecting the position of the user terminal 10 based on the radio wave intensity from the terminal.

[Terminal storage unit 18]
The terminal-side storage unit 18 is mainly realized by the processor 11 and the storage device 12, and stores various data (for example, video data, image data, audio data, etc.) regarding game progress.

[Terminal-side generation unit 19]
The terminal-side generation unit 19 is mainly realized by the processor 11 and the storage device 12, and generates game operation data according to the operation content of the user U specified by the operation specifying unit 16 and the game operation data acquired by the position information acquisition unit 17. Generate location information data and the like related to location information. The game operation data generated here includes privilege acquisition operation data based on the privilege acquisition instruction from the privilege giving point, setting instruction operation data based on the instruction to set the character to a predetermined state, and instruction to shorten the character's predetermined state. Time saving instruction operation data based on, interruption instruction operation data based on the instruction to interrupt the predetermined state of the character, cancellation instruction operation data based on the instruction to cancel the predetermined state of the character, and operation data related to joint play (recruitment of joint play, joint (including operation data, etc. regarding application for play and permission or rejection of the application). These generated data are transmitted to the server 30 by the terminal-side transmitting/receiving section 20 .

[Terminal-side transmitting/receiving unit 20]
The terminal-side transmitting/receiving unit 20 is realized mainly by the processor 11, the storage device 12, and the communication interface 13, and transmits/receives data and information to/from the server 30 and the user terminals 10 of other users. For example, during game play, the terminal-side transmitting/receiving unit 20 receives game progress data sent from the server 30, and transmits game operation data and location information data indicating the current location of the user U to the server 30. do. Further, when a game is being played jointly, the terminal-side transmitting/receiving unit 20 transmits data for joint play (specifically, game operation data of each user U) with the user terminal 10 of another user U. may be sent and received.

[Display processing unit 21]
The display processing unit 21 is mainly implemented by the processor 11, the storage device 12, and the output device 15, and executes display processing for displaying the data and information received by the terminal-side transmission/reception unit 20 on the display using a browsing function. Specifically, the display processing unit 21 draws a game screen at the start of the game, expands the game progress data received by the terminal-side transmitting/receiving unit 20 from the server 30 during game play, and displays images and images on the game screen. View other information. During the game play, the display processing unit 21 displays an image that changes according to the game operation data generated by the terminal-side generation unit 19 (specifically, an image that moves according to the operation of the user U) on the game screen. indicate. In particular, based on the actual positional information of the user U in the physical space acquired by the positional information acquisition unit 17, the player P indicating the positional information of the user U is displayed on the in-game map.

<Server configuration>
Next, the configuration of the server 30 according to this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the server 30 has the same hardware configuration as a general server computer, and includes a processor 31, a storage device 32, and a communication interface (indicated as communication I/F in FIG. 2). ) 33, and these devices are electrically connected via a bus (not shown).

The processor 31 is composed of a CPU, an MPU, a GPU, a DSP, and the like, and executes various processes by executing programs installed in the server 30 . The programs executed by the processor 31 include an OS, which is system software for controlling the entire server 30, and an application program for causing the server 30 to function as the information processing apparatus of the present invention.

The storage device 32 includes, for example, memory or storage, and stores various programs or data.
The memory is composed of semiconductor memories such as ROM and RAM, provides a work area to the processor 31 by temporarily storing programs and data, and temporarily stores data generated by various processes executed by the processor 31. Remember.
The storage stores various data related to the user U, maps, games, etc., and is composed of, for example, flash memory, HDD, SSD, FD, MO disk, CD, DVD, SD card, and USB memory. A database server computer connected to the server 30 via the network N may be used as a storage.

The communication interface 33 is configured by, for example, a network interface card or the like, and controls communication processing of the server 30 . The communication standard for the communication interface 33 is not particularly limited, and any communication standard for the public can be applied without limitation. Moreover, the communication method by the communication interface 33 may be a wireless method or a wired method.

Next, referring to FIG. 4, the configuration of the server 30 will be explained again from the functional aspect. As shown in FIG. side transmitting/receiving unit 35, server-side generating unit 36, position specifying unit 37, predetermined state setting unit 38, ability changing unit 39, predetermined state canceling unit 40, privilege granting unit 41, object conversion unit 42, item granting unit 43, and An item consumption unit 44 is provided. These functional units are realized through cooperation between hardware devices of the server 30 and software programs stored in the server 30 . In addition, when the server 30 is composed of a plurality of computers, the functions described above may be distributed so that each of the plurality of computers may exhibit different functions.

[Server-side storage unit 34]
The server-side storage unit 34 is mainly implemented by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and stores various data including data related to the user U, data related to map information, and data related to game progress processing (game progress data). do.
Data related to the user U includes an identifier (user ID or terminal ID) that identifies the user U or the user terminal 10 used by the user U, and various information associated with the identifier (user U's personal information, user terminal 10 model, access history, payment history, or game progress such as current location information or status).
The game progress data includes information on the character owned by the user U (name, attribute, ability, level, etc.), information on the quest, information on the predetermined state setting point 51 (whether setting is possible, effective period, placement position, etc.), and , and information (privilege content, validity period, arrangement position, etc.) on the privilege giving point 52 .

[Server side transmission/reception unit 35]
The server-side transmitting/receiving unit 35 is mainly implemented by the processor 31, the storage device 32, and the communication interface 33, and transmits/receives data and information to/from the user terminal 10. FIG. For example, during a game play, the server-side transmitting/receiving unit 35 transmits game progress data to the user terminal 10 of the user U and receives game operation data from the user terminal 10 . It also receives position information data indicating the current position of the user U in the physical space from the user terminal 10 and transmits data for displaying the position information on a map (broadly defined game progress data) to the user terminal 10 . Furthermore, while the game is being played jointly, the server-side transmitting/receiving unit 35 receives joint play data from the user terminals 10 of each of the users U who play jointly, and synchronizes the users U. data (broadly defined game progress data) is transmitted to each user terminal 10 .

[Server-side generation unit 36]
The server-side generation unit 36 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32 and generates data to be transmitted by the server-side transmission/reception unit 35 . Specifically, the data generated here includes game progress data corresponding to the game operation data received from the user terminal 10, and the like. Note that the game progress data includes data for displaying the positional information acquired from the user terminal 10 on a map, and data for displaying the positional information on the map based on the positional information acquired from the user terminal 10. It also includes data for synchronizing between them.

[Position specifying unit 37]
The position specifying unit 37 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32 and specifies the position of the user U on the map based on the position information acquired from the user terminal 10 . The position of the user U specified here on the map is generated as game progress data by the server-side generating unit 36 and transmitted to the user terminal 10 by the server-side transmitting/receiving unit 35 .

[Predetermined state setting unit 38]
The predetermined state setting unit 38 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and the position on the map of the user U specified by the position specifying unit 37 is specified with respect to the predetermined state setting point 51 arranged on the map. When the position condition of (1) is satisfied, the character owned by the user U can be set to a predetermined state, and based on the setting instruction from the user U, the specified character is set to the predetermined state.

[Ability changing unit 39]
The ability changing unit 39 is mainly implemented by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and after a predetermined state has been set by the predetermined state setting unit 38, the end condition of the predetermined state is satisfied by the elapse of a predetermined period of time or by using an item. As described above, the character possessed by the character is changed.

[Predetermined State Release Unit 40]
The predetermined state canceling unit 40 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and cancels the character set in the predetermined state from the predetermined state after the condition for ending the predetermined state is satisfied. Specifically, when the position on the map of the user U specified by the position specifying unit 37 satisfies a predetermined position condition with the predetermined state setting point 51 or the privilege granting point 52 placed on the map, A character being set to a predetermined state is placed in a state in which the predetermined state can be released, and the predetermined state of the character is released based on a release instruction from the user U. However, regardless of the location information of the user U, the predetermined state may be canceled regardless of where the user U is located.
Further, the predetermined state canceling unit 40 interrupts and terminates the predetermined state of the character being set to the predetermined state based on the interruption instruction from the user U even before the condition for ending the predetermined state is satisfied.

[Benefit granting unit 41]
The privilege granting unit 41 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and the position of the user U specified by the position specifying unit 37 on the map is a predetermined position with respect to the privilege granting point 52 arranged on the map. When the conditions are satisfied, the user U is given the privilege set in association with the privilege giving point 52 . Further, when the privilege granting point 52 is arranged, the privilege granting unit 41 selects a privilege to be set in association with the privilege granting point 52 from a plurality of candidate privileges. Note that the content of the associated benefit may be changed at predetermined intervals, such as once a day (for example, at 4:00 am).

[Object conversion unit 42]
The object conversion unit 42 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and changes some of the plurality of privilege imparting points 52 to predetermined state setting points 51 when a plurality of privilege imparting points 52 are arranged. . In the present embodiment, it is changed regularly at predetermined time intervals, such as once a day (for example, at 4:00 am), but it may be changed irregularly.

[Item Granting Unit 43]
The item granting unit 43 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and when the granting conditions such as purchase, login bonus, quest clear, or participation in joint play are satisfied, the first item and the second item are given. Give two items to the user. The given item is associated with each user U and stored in the server-side storage unit 34 .

[Item consumption unit 44]
The item consumption unit 44 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and consumes items owned by the user U based on a time saving instruction from the user U. At this time, if you own the first item, you will automatically consume the first item before the second item. As the item is consumed, the data associated with each user U and stored in the server-side storage unit 34 is updated.

In general, the user terminal 10 and the server 30 have various functions other than those described above, but here, only the characteristic functions that produce effects in the positional information game system S of the present invention will be described. , and illustration and description of other known functions are omitted.

<Regarding the processing flow of the location information game system S>
Next, the flow of processing executed in the position information game system S configured as described above will be described with reference to flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and diagrams showing examples of each screen.
The information processing method according to this embodiment is realized by using the positional information game system S that functions as a computer system. is applied.

As shown in FIG. 5, the information processing executed in the positional information game system S according to the present embodiment can be roughly classified into a predetermined state setting process (S101) for setting the character to a predetermined state, It consists of three phases: ability change processing (S102) for changing the ability, and predetermined state release processing (S103) for releasing the predetermined state of the character. Each process will be individually described below.

[Predetermined state setting process]
First, the predetermined state setting process will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9. FIG.
The "predetermined state setting process" is a process executed through communication between the user terminal 10 and the server 30. During game play, the user U satisfies a predetermined position condition with the predetermined state setting point 51. In this case, it refers to a process of setting a designated character to a predetermined state based on an instruction from the user U to set a predetermined state.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the user U plays the game, the user terminal 10 first acquires the current position information of the user terminal 10 in the real space by the position information acquisition unit 17, The current position of the user U carrying the device is specified (S201), and the current position information is transmitted to the server 30 as position information data (S202).

When the server 30 receives the location information data transmitted from the user terminal 10 and acquires the current location information of the user U (S203), the location specifying unit 37 specifies the acquired current location of the user U, The predetermined state setting unit 38 determines whether or not the identified current position of the user U satisfies the predetermined position condition with respect to the predetermined state setting point 51 (S204). As a result, if the predetermined position condition is satisfied (S204: YES), the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information notifying that the predetermined state can be set, and the user uses it as game progress data. It transmits to the terminal 10 (S205).
If the above-described predetermined position condition is not satisfied (S204: NO), the process is terminated.

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays the current location information of the user U on the map displayed on the display based on the data, Information notifying that the predetermined state can be set at the predetermined state setting point 51 is displayed on the display (S206).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the display of the user terminal 10 at this time, that is, an example of a display screen notifying that the predetermined state can be set at the predetermined state setting point 51. be.
As shown in FIG. 7A, on the map displayed on the screen, there are a player P, which is an object indicating the current position information of the user U, a predetermined state setting point 51, and a privilege giving point 52. is displayed. Also displayed is a predetermined state settable area 53 which is information for notifying that the predetermined state can be set. It should be noted that the privilege granting point 52 may be displayed by distinguishing between the privilege granting point 52a to which the privilege has already been granted to the user U and the privilege granting point 52b to which the privilege has not yet been granted.

The predetermined state settable area 53 is, for example, circular with the predetermined state setting point 51 as the center point, and is displayed when the player P enters the predetermined state settable area 53 or approaches within a predetermined distance. When the player P enters the predetermined state settable area 53, the user U can set the character to a predetermined state. When it becomes possible to set the predetermined state, a dialog box is displayed as shown in FIG. 7B to notify that effect. In addition, on the screen of the present embodiment, setting to a predetermined state is described as “training”, and the predetermined state setting point 51 is described as “between training” (hereinafter, FIGS. 8 and 9). and FIG. 11 are the same). Note that the predetermined state settable area 53 is not limited to a circular shape.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen when setting to a predetermined state after a situation in which the predetermined state can be set has been reached.
When the user taps the "train" button displayed in the dialog box of FIG. 7(b), a list screen of characters owned by the user is displayed as shown in FIG. 8(a). be done. At this time, the specific characters that can be set to the predetermined state may be narrowed down in advance, and only the specific characters may be displayed instead of all the owned characters.
Next, the user U selects and taps any character desired to be set to a predetermined state from the list screen. Then, when an arbitrary character is selected, details about the character are displayed as shown in FIG. character is determined.

Returning to FIG. 6, when the user terminal 10 receives the predetermined state setting instruction operation from the user U by the operation specifying unit 16 (S207: YES), the terminal side generation unit 19 generates setting instruction operation data, It is transmitted to the server 30 as game operation data (S208).
Note that if the predetermined state setting instruction operation is not received from the user U (S207: NO), the process is terminated as it is.

When the server 30 receives the game operation data indicating the setting instruction to the predetermined state transmitted from the user terminal 10 (S209), the predetermined state setting unit 38 sets the designated character to the predetermined state (S210). Then, the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information for notifying that the predetermined state has been set, and transmits the data to the user terminal 10 as game progress data (S211). Note that, as described above, a character set in a predetermined state is in a state that cannot be used in the game for a predetermined period of time.

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays information notifying that the predetermined state has been set based on the data (S212).

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the display screen displayed on the display of the user terminal 10 at this time, that is, an example of the display screen notifying that the character has been set to the predetermined state.
As shown in FIG. 9, the screen indicates that the predetermined state has been set (indicated as "training start" in FIG. 9), an explanation of the ability change after the predetermined state is completed, and the fact that the time can be reduced. An explanation of what can be done is notified by a dialog box.

The predetermined state setting process ends when the series of steps described above is completed. Thereafter, while the user U is playing the game, the series of steps described above are repeatedly executed.
An example of the predetermined state setting process at the predetermined state setting point 51 has been described above.

[Ability change processing]
Next, the ability change processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG.
"Ability change processing" is a process executed through communication between the user terminal 10 and the server 30. After being set to a predetermined state during game play, a character that satisfies the conditions for ending the predetermined state is changed. This is the process of changing the abilities possessed by a character.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the character is set to the predetermined state, the server 30 first determines whether or not a predetermined period of time has passed since the character was set to the predetermined state by the ability changing unit 39. (S301). As a result, if the predetermined period has not yet passed (S301: NO), the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information indicating that the predetermined state is being set, and the user terminal 10 generates data indicating that the predetermined state is being set. (S302).

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays information indicating that the character is in the predetermined state setting on the display based on the data ( S303).

FIG. 11(a) is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the display of the user terminal 10 at this time, that is, an example of a display screen showing that the character is in the process of setting the predetermined state.
As shown in FIG. 11(a), a character set to a predetermined state (indicated as "under training" in FIG. 11) is displayed together with the remaining time until the predetermined period ends. In addition, a 'shorten' button and a 'stop training' button are arranged on the same screen. When the user U wants to shorten the predetermined state, the user U taps a "shorten" button in it. It should be noted that the user U can always check the status of the character set to the predetermined state on a part of the screen or the like during game play, other than the screen shown in FIG. 11(a).

Returning to FIG. 10, the user terminal 10 receives the time saving operation from the user U by the operation specifying unit 16 (S304: YES), the terminal side generating unit 19 generates time saving instruction operation data, and game operation data to the server 30 (S305).
In addition, when not receiving time saving instruction|indication operation from the user U (S304:NO), a process is complete|finished as it is.

When the server 30 receives the game operation data indicating the time saving instruction for the predetermined state transmitted from the user terminal 10 (S306), the ability changing unit 39 executes the time saving process (S307). In addition, the detail of a time saving process is mentioned later.

As a result of the time-saving processing (S307), when the condition for ending the predetermined state is satisfied (S308: YES), or when the predetermined period has already passed (S301: YES), the ability change unit 39 determines the ability of the character. is changed (S309). Then, the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information for notifying that the predetermined state has ended, and transmits the data to the user terminal 10 as game progress data (S310).
If the condition for terminating the predetermined state is not satisfied (S308: NO), data indicating information indicating that the predetermined state is being set is again generated and transmitted to the user terminal 10 as game progress data (S302). )

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays information notifying that the predetermined state has ended based on the data (S311).

FIG. 11B is a diagram showing an example of the display screen displayed on the display of the user terminal 10 at this time, that is, an example of the display screen notifying that the predetermined state has ended.
As shown in FIG. 11(b), the screen indicates that the predetermined state has ended (indicated as "training completed" in FIG. 11), and an explanation of the ability change after the predetermined state ends (see FIG. 11 In the middle, "Training has been completed and the upper limit of LV has been released."), etc. are notified by a dialog box. The notification may be made each time the game is not played (push notification). In addition, a 'Take over' button is arranged on the same screen, and the user U taps the 'Take over' button when wanting to release the predetermined state by taking over the character whose ability has been changed after the end of the predetermined state. This predetermined state canceling process will be described later.

The ability change process ends when the series of steps described above ends. Thereafter, while the user U is playing the game, strictly speaking, while the user U is setting the character to a predetermined state, the above series of steps are repeatedly executed.
The above is an example of the ability change processing.

[Time-saving processing]
Here, based on FIG. 12, it is a process performed in ability change processing, and the detail of the time saving process which shortens a predetermined state is demonstrated. In addition, a time saving process is a process performed in step S307 among the ability change processes shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, the server 30 first determines whether or not the user U has the first item (S401). When it is determined that the user U has the first item (S401: YES), the number n of first items required to satisfy the conditions for ending the predetermined state is specified from the remaining time of the predetermined time (S402) ). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of the first items held by the user U is n (S403), and if n are held (S403: YES), n first items are used. Then, the predetermined state is immediately terminated (S404), and the process is terminated. Also, if the number of first items owned by the user is less than n (S403: NO), the first items owned by the user U are used to shorten the predetermined period according to the number of uses. (S405), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user U does not possess the first item (S401: NO), then it is determined whether or not the user U possesses the second item (S406). If the user U has the second item (S406: YES), the second item is used to immediately end the predetermined state (S407), and the process ends. In addition, when the second item is not held (S406: NO), the process is terminated as it is without executing the time saving process.

Thus, in this embodiment, the first item is preferentially consumed over the second item. In addition, in the time saving process, when using the first item or the second item, it is preferable to transmit the game progress data for confirming the use approval or disapproval to the user terminal 10 and confirm with the user U each time. . Also, when using the first item, the user U may be allowed to select the number of items to be used.

[Predetermined State Release Processing]
Next, the predetermined state canceling process will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG.
The "predetermined state release process" is a process executed through communication between the user terminal 10 and the server 30. During game play, after the predetermined state end condition is met, the user U is at the predetermined state setting point 51 or It refers to a process of canceling the predetermined state of the character based on a cancellation instruction from the user U when a predetermined positional condition is satisfied with the privilege granting point 52 .

As shown in FIG. 13, when the user U plays the game, the user terminal 10 first acquires the current position information of the user terminal 10 in the real space by the position information acquisition unit 17, The current location of the user U carrying the device is specified (S501), and the current location information is transmitted to the server 30 as location information data (S502).

When the server 30 receives the location information data transmitted from the user terminal 10 and acquires the current location information of the user U (S503), the location specifying unit 37 specifies the acquired current location of the user U, The predetermined state canceling unit 40 determines whether or not the specified current position of the user U satisfies the above-described predetermined position condition with respect to the predetermined state setting point 51 or the privilege granting point 52 (S504). As a result, if the predetermined position condition is satisfied (S504: YES), the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information notifying that the predetermined state can be canceled, and the user uses it as data for game progress. It transmits to the terminal 10 (S505).
If the predetermined position condition is not satisfied (S504: NO), the process is terminated.

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays the current location information of the user U on the map displayed on the display based on the data, Information notifying that the predetermined state can be canceled at the predetermined state setting point 51 or the privilege granting point 52 is displayed on the display (S506).

FIG. 14A shows an example of a display screen displayed on the display of the user terminal 10 at this time, that is, an example of a display screen notifying that the predetermined state can be canceled at the predetermined state setting point 51. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing;
As shown in FIG. 14(a), on the map displayed on the screen, there are a player P, which is an object indicating the current position information of the user U, a predetermined state setting point 51, and a privilege giving point 52. is displayed. Further, a predetermined state releasable area 54, which is information for notifying that the predetermined state can be released, is displayed.

The predetermined state cancelable area 54 is displayed instead of the above-described predetermined state settable area 53 when there is an unreleased character that satisfies the conditions for ending the predetermined state. It is displayed when the user enters the releasable area 54 or approaches within a predetermined distance. Then, when the player P enters the predetermined state cancelable area 54, the user U can perform an operation to instruct cancellation of the predetermined state.
Note that FIG. 14A shows an example in which the predetermined state cancelable region 54 is displayed at the predetermined state setting point 51. A state releasable area (not shown) is displayed.

Returning to FIG. 13 , when the operation specifying unit 16 of the user terminal 10 receives the predetermined state cancellation instruction operation from the user U (S507: YES), the terminal-side generation unit 19 generates cancellation instruction operation data, and the game operation is performed. It is transmitted to the server 30 as data (S508).
It should be noted that if the user U does not accept the predetermined state cancellation instruction operation (S507: NO), the process is terminated as it is.

When the server 30 receives the game operation data indicating the instruction to cancel the predetermined state transmitted from the user terminal 10 (S509), the predetermined state canceling unit 40 cancels the predetermined state of the character that satisfies the conditions for ending the specified predetermined state. Release (S510). Then, the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information for notifying that the predetermined state has been canceled, and transmits the data to the user terminal 10 as game progress data (S511). Note that, as described above, the character whose predetermined state has been released can be used again in the game with the ability changed.

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays information notifying that the predetermined state has been canceled based on the data (S512).

FIG. 14(b) is a diagram showing an example of the display screen displayed on the display of the user terminal 10 at this time, that is, an example of the display screen for notifying that the predetermined state has been canceled.
As shown in FIG. 14(b), a dialog box notifying that the predetermined state has been canceled (indicated as "collection completed" in FIG. 14) is displayed on the screen.

When the series of steps described above is completed, the predetermined state canceling process is completed. After that, while the user U is playing the game, strictly speaking, while there is an unreleased character that satisfies the condition for ending the predetermined state, the above series of steps are repeatedly executed.
The above is an example of the predetermined state canceling process at the predetermined state setting point 51 or the privilege granting point 52 .

[Interruption processing]
Next, the suspension process will be described with reference to FIG. 15 .
“Interruption processing” is processing that is executed through communication between the user terminal 10 and the server 30, and is performed based on an interruption instruction from the user U during game play, before the conditions for ending a predetermined state are satisfied. It refers to a process of interrupting a predetermined state of a character. Specifically, this is a process executed when the user U taps the "stop training" button on the display screen of FIG. 11(a) indicating that the predetermined state is being set.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the character is set to the predetermined state, the server 30 first determines whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the character was set to the predetermined state by the ability changing unit 39. (S601). As a result, if the predetermined period has not yet passed (S601: NO), the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information indicating that the predetermined state is being set, and uses the user terminal 10 as game progress data. (S602).
If the predetermined period has already passed (S601: YES), the process ends.

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays the character being set in a predetermined state based on the data as shown in FIG. 11(a). Information indicating that there is such information is displayed on the display (S603). Then, when the user U taps the "stop training" button or the like, the user terminal 10 receives the interruption instruction operation from the user U by the operation specifying unit 16 (S604: YES), and the terminal-side generation unit 19 , to generate interruption instruction operation data and transmit it to the server 30 as game operation data (S605).
It should be noted that if the interruption instruction operation is not received from the user U (S604: NO), the process is terminated as it is.

When the server 30 receives the game operation data indicating the interruption instruction transmitted from the user terminal 10 (S606), the predetermined state canceling unit 40 cancels the predetermined state of the designated character (S607). Then, the server-side generation unit 36 generates data indicating information for notifying that the predetermined state has been interrupted and canceled, and transmits the data to the user terminal 10 as game progress data (S608). As described above, when the predetermined state is interrupted and terminated, the character's ability does not change and the character can be used again in the game.

When the user terminal 10 receives the game progress data transmitted from the server 30, the display processing unit 21 displays information notifying that the predetermined state has been interrupted and terminated based on the data (S609). ).

The suspension process ends when the series of steps described above ends. Thereafter, while the user U is playing the game, strictly speaking, while the user U is setting the character to a predetermined state, the above series of steps are repeatedly executed.
The above is an example of the suspension process.

<Other embodiments>
The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.
In the above embodiment, the server 30 is caused to execute the program of the present invention and function as the information processing apparatus of the present invention. 10 may be provided. For example, functions corresponding to the position specifying unit 37, the predetermined state setting unit 38, the ability changing unit 39, the predetermined state canceling unit 40, the privilege granting unit 41, the object conversion unit 42, the item granting unit 43, and the item consumption unit 44 are , may reside in the user terminal 10 .

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the game, an online game using data communication between the user terminal 10 operated by the user U and the server 30 has been described. However, the type of game is not particularly limited, and may be an offline game that does not require data communication. Alternatively, for example, it may be a social game or the like that can be used only with a web browser and an SNS (Social Networking Service) account.

Also, in the present embodiment, as an example of a change in the ability of a character that has exited a predetermined state, upper limit release has been described. However, the ability change is not limited to this. For example, after the end of a predetermined state, change attributes such as changing the character's occupation from "warrior" to "priest" or changing the nature of the character's attack or defense from "water" type to "fire" type. It is also possible to let In addition, in order to advance the battle with the enemy character advantageously, it is possible to deal a large amount of damage to the enemy character, to prevent the enemy character from receiving attacks, to stop the movement of the enemy character, etc. may be acquired after completing a predetermined state.

Also, the type or effect of ability change may differ depending on the location of the predetermined state setting point 51 . For example, if the predetermined state setting point 51 is located in an area that is not visited by many people or in an area that is difficult to visit, the effect obtained by changing the ability may be increased. Further, if the predetermined state setting point 51 is placed on the seaside, the ability change related to the seaside can be obtained, and if the predetermined state setting point 51 is placed in a famous place, the It is also possible to change the ability according to each region, such as obtaining the ability change according to each area. With such a setting, it is possible to further enhance the amusement of the game while associating it with the location information, and at the same time, the effect of regional revitalization can be expected.

<Summary>
The main features of the program, information processing method, and information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment described above are as follows.

[1] An information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a position specifying unit that specifies a user's position on a map in a game based on the user's position information; a predetermined state setting unit that allows the user to set the character owned in the game to a predetermined state when a predetermined position condition is satisfied for the first object; and an ability changing unit that changes the ability possessed by the character when the following is satisfied.
According to the above information processing device, in a game using the user's position information, the user sets the character used in the game to a predetermined state and has the ability when the predetermined position condition is satisfied with respect to the first object. can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to motivate the user to play the game.

[2] The above information processing device provides the user with a privilege associated with the second object when the user's position on the map satisfies a predetermined positional condition in relation to the second object placed on the map. It further has a privilege giving part to give to.
By doing so, the user can change the ability of the character with the first object, and can obtain benefits with the second object. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further arouse the desire of the user to play the game.

[3] The above information processing apparatus further includes an object changing unit that changes some of the plurality of second objects to the first object when a plurality of second objects are arranged.
By doing so, the user can enjoy the change of the object by changing the second object that can obtain the privilege to the first object that can change the ability of the character. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further arouse the desire of the user to play the game.

[4] The above information processing device sets the predetermined state when the position of the user on the map satisfies the predetermined position condition with respect to either the first object or the second object after the end condition is satisfied. It further has a predetermined state release unit that enables release.
By doing so, the user can release the character whose ability has been changed from the predetermined state when the predetermined positional condition is satisfied with respect to the first object or the second object. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further arouse the desire of the user to play the game.

[5] The above information processing apparatus satisfies the termination condition by allowing the predetermined state to continue for a predetermined period of time.
By doing so, the user can change the ability of the character used in the game, but it is necessary to continue the predetermined state for a predetermined period in order to change the ability of the character, so the difficulty of the game is easy. never fall to Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further motivate the user to play the game.

[6] The above information processing apparatus includes an item granting unit that grants a user a first item that shortens a predetermined period of time according to the amount consumed and a second item that ends the predetermined period of time when consumed; an item consuming unit that, when consuming one item or the second item, preferentially consumes the first item over the second item.
By doing so, the user can efficiently change the ability of the character by consuming the given first item or second item. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further motivate the user to play the game.

[7] In the above information processing device, a character set in a predetermined state cannot be used in a game.
By doing so, the user can change the ability of the character used in the game, but cannot use the character in the game while the character is in the predetermined state for changing the character's ability. The difficulty of the game does not drop easily. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further motivate the user to play the game.

[8] In the above information processing apparatus, the predetermined state can be interrupted before the termination condition is satisfied.
By doing so, the user can interrupt at any time even while the predetermined state is being set in order to change the character's ability. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further motivate the user to play the game.

[9] In the above information processing device, the number of characters that can be simultaneously set to a predetermined state is limited to a predetermined number.
By doing this, the user can change the abilities of the characters used in the game, but since the number of characters whose abilities can be changed at the same time is limited, the characters to be in the predetermined state are carefully selected. will do. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further motivate the user to play the game.

[10] In the above information processing apparatus, the character that can be set to the predetermined state is a specific character that satisfies a specific condition among the characters.
By doing so, the user can change the abilities of the characters used in the game, but the characters whose abilities can be changed are limited to specific characters, so the difficulty of the game can be easily lowered. In addition, the characters to be in the predetermined state must be carefully selected. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to further motivate the user to play the game.

[11] Further, according to the information processing method according to the present embodiment, the computer identifies the user's position on the map in the game based on the user's position information, and the user's position on the map is When a predetermined position condition is satisfied for the first object placed in the game, the user can set the character owned in the game to a predetermined state, and after the predetermined state is reached, the predetermined state end condition is satisfied. In some cases, the character's abilities are changed.
By doing this, in a game using the user's position information, the user can set the character used in the game to a predetermined state and change the ability when the predetermined position condition is satisfied with respect to the first object. can be done. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to motivate the user to play the game.

[12] Further, according to the program according to the present embodiment, the program is executed by a computer, and causes the computer to specify the user's position on the map in the game based on the user's position information, When the position on the map satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to the first object placed on the map, the character owned by the user in the game can be set to a predetermined state, and after the predetermined state is reached. , change the abilities possessed by the character when the conditions for ending a predetermined state are satisfied.
By doing this, in a game using the user's position information, the user can set the character used in the game to a predetermined state and change the ability when the predetermined position condition is satisfied with respect to the first object. can be done. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game while relating it to the position information, and to motivate the user to play the game.

10 User terminal 11 Processor 12 Storage device 13 Communication interface 14 Input device 15 Output device 16 Operation identification unit 17 Location information acquisition unit 18 Terminal side storage unit 19 Terminal side generation unit 20 Terminal side transmission/reception unit 21 Display processing unit 30 Server 31 Processor 32 Storage device 33 Communication interface 34 Server side storage unit 35 Server side transmission/reception unit 36 Server side generation unit 37 Position specifying unit 38 Predetermined state setting unit 39 Ability changing unit 40 Predetermined state cancellation unit 41 Privilege granting unit 42 Object conversion unit 43 Item Giving part 44 Item consuming part 51 Predetermined state setting point 52 Privilege granting point 53 Predetermined state settable area 54 Predetermined state cancelable area G GPS satellite N Network P Player S Location information game system U User

Claims (12)

with a processor
The processor
A target object associated with the user when the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a first position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space. can be set to a predetermined state,
making the target object unusable in the game while the predetermined state is reached;
changing a parameter associated with the target object that has entered the predetermined state;
The predetermined state can be canceled when the user's position in the virtual space satisfies a second position condition different from the first position condition ,
Information processing equipment. with a processor
The processor
A target object associated with the user when the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a first position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space. can be set to a predetermined state,
changing a parameter associated with the target object when a predetermined period of time has elapsed in the predetermined state,
The predetermined state can be canceled when the user's position in the virtual space satisfies a second position condition different from the first position condition ,
Information processing equipment. with a processor
The processor
When the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space, the target object associated with the user is determined. Can be set to a predetermined state,
changing a parameter associated with the target object in the predetermined state;
The predetermined state can be canceled when the position of the user in the virtual space satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to another object different from the first object placed in the virtual space.
Information processing equipment. with a processor
The processor
When the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space, the target object associated with the user is determined. Can be set to a predetermined state,
changing a parameter associated with the target object in accordance with the continuation of the predetermined state for a predetermined period of time;
enabling the predetermined state to be canceled when the position of the user in the virtual space satisfies a predetermined position condition;
shortening the predetermined period in response to accepting consumption of a predetermined object from the user;
Information processing equipment. A target object associated with the user when the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a first position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space. can be set to a predetermined state by the processor, and
making the target object unusable in the game while the predetermined state is reached;
a processor changing a parameter associated with the target object in the predetermined state;
When the user's position in the virtual space satisfies a second position condition different from the first position condition, the processor can cancel the predetermined state.
Information processing methods. A target object associated with the user when the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a first position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space. can be set to a predetermined state by the processor, and
when a predetermined period of time has elapsed in the predetermined state, the processor changes a parameter associated with the target object;
When the user's position in the virtual space satisfies a second position condition different from the first position condition, the processor can cancel the predetermined state.
Information processing methods. When the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space, the target object associated with the user is determined. The processor can be set to a predetermined state,
a processor changing a parameter associated with the target object in the predetermined state;
The predetermined state can be canceled when the position of the user in the virtual space satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to another object different from the first object placed in the virtual space.
Information processing methods. When the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space, the target object associated with the user is determined. The processor can be set to a predetermined state,
changing a parameter associated with the target object in accordance with the continuation of the predetermined state for a predetermined period of time;
enabling a processor to cancel the predetermined state when the user's position in the virtual space satisfies a predetermined position condition;
shortening the predetermined period in response to accepting consumption of a predetermined object from the user;
Information processing methods. to the processor,
A target object associated with the user when the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a first position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space. can be set to a predetermined state; and
A function that makes the target object unusable in the game while the predetermined state is reached;
a function of changing a parameter associated with the target object in the predetermined state;
a function that enables the predetermined state to be canceled when the position of the user in the virtual space satisfies a second position condition different from the first position condition ;
program to run the to the processor,
A target object associated with the user when the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a first position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space. can be set to a predetermined state; and
a function of changing a parameter associated with the target object when a predetermined period of time has elapsed in the predetermined state;
a function that enables the predetermined state to be canceled when the position of the user in the virtual space satisfies a second position condition different from the first position condition ;
program to run the to the processor,
When the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space, the target object associated with the user is determined. A function that enables setting to a predetermined state;
a function of changing a parameter associated with the target object in the predetermined state;
a function of enabling the predetermined state to be canceled when the position of the user in the virtual space satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to another object different from the first object placed in the virtual space;
program to run the to the processor,
When the user's position in the virtual space specified based on the user's position information satisfies a predetermined position condition with respect to the first object arranged in the virtual space, the target object associated with the user is determined. A function that enables setting to a predetermined state;
a function of changing a parameter associated with the target object in accordance with the continuation of the predetermined state for a predetermined period of time;
a function that enables the predetermined state to be canceled when the user's position in the virtual space satisfies a predetermined position condition;
a function of shortening the predetermined period in response to receiving consumption of a predetermined object from the user;
program to run the

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